Second-generation winemaker Adam Campbell crafts simply stunning Pinot Gris. This might be as good as it gets year in and year out. In fact, we have a difficult time remembering the last time we didn't give it our top rating in a blind judging. This newly released white opens with aromas of pear, Golden Delicious apple, lime and clove. On the palate, it is loaded with flavors … [Read more...] about Elk Cove Vineyards 2012 Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, $19
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Pacific Rim Winemakers 2011 Dry Riesling, Columbia Valley, $11
Nobody has a more laser-like focus on producing Riesling than Pacific Rim in West Richland, Wash. This deliciously lip-smacking Riesling is fermented mostly dry, and the bright acidity highlights the superb fruit. It opens with aromas of Cameo apple, Lemonhead candy and gingerbread spice. On the palate, it offers flavors of lime, Red Delicious apple, ripe pear and spice. Enjoy … [Read more...] about Pacific Rim Winemakers 2011 Dry Riesling, Columbia Valley, $11
Erath Winery 2010 Knight’s Gambit Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, $50
Knight's Gambit is a 34-acre vineyard planted between 1988 and 2001. Winemaker Gary Horner used all four clones of Pinot Noir planted there (Pommmard, Wadenswil, 115 and 777), then aged the wine for 15 months in 40% new French oak. The result is a richly textured and somewhat assertive Pinot Noir with aromas of toffee, lavender, cherry and cumin, followed by flavors of … [Read more...] about Erath Winery 2010 Knight’s Gambit Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, $50
David Hill Winery to open second tasting room in Oregon
FOREST GROVE, Ore. - David Hill Vineyards & Winery and its winemaker, Jason Bull, with his own Zimri Cellars label, are scheduled to open and share a secondary tasting room June 1 in Newberg. "It's a nice little town working to make itself into a wine town, and The Allison (Inn & Spa) was a start of that," Bull said. "It's not quite like Carlton in terms of a … [Read more...] about David Hill Winery to open second tasting room in Oregon
Northwest Cellars 2007 Fortissimo, Walla Walla Valley, $24
This is a tasty blend of Syrah (60%), Merlot (27%) and Cabernet Sauvignon from Spofford Station Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley. It shows off aromas of ripe cherry, spice and espresso, followed by flavors of Whitman's Sampler cordial cherry and a hint of oak spice. Pair with pizza or grilled meats. Rating: Recommended Alcohol: 13.9% Website … [Read more...] about Northwest Cellars 2007 Fortissimo, Walla Walla Valley, $24